PRESS DIGEST- Canada- Aug 12

Aug 12 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from
selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these
stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

THE GLOBE AND MAIL

** The rate of post-traumatic stress disorder among members
of the Canadian forces has nearly doubled since 2002, according
to a new survey of thousands of soldiers that underscores the
mental-health challenge this country and its military personnel
face after a decade of bloodshed in Afghanistan. (bit.ly/1pLlPzM)

** The Toronto Community Housing Corp has renewed its appeal
to the federal government for an C$864 million boost to fund its
capital repair backlog. The pitch is part of a C$2.6
billion($2.38 billion), 10-year capital financing plan that
Toronto city council unanimously passed in November. (bit.ly/1oGgXNs)

Reports in the business section:

** A trio of housewares chains owned by a prominent Canadian
retailing family has gone into bankruptcy protection, adding to
a growing array of domestic stores that are faltering in the
face of pressures from foreign powerhouses and online players.
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